Contract Specialist

Please respond to each of the following questions. For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information provided in your resume, your application, and information provided by your references.

1. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your basic level of education and experience as a Contract Specialist. Note: Provide all transcripts if qualifying based on education.

A. I have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, and I also have at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions.B. I currently occupy and have occupied since at least January 1, 2000 a GS-1102 position in the Federal government.C. I do not meet the education or experience requirements listed above.

2. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your level of specialized experience as a Contract Specialist.

A. I have one or more years of specialized experience in contracting equivalent to the GS-12 Federal grade level. Examples of specialized experience include reviewing acquisition milestone plans for approval; reviewing specifications and statements of work to ensure they do not restrict competition; determining the offeror that represents the best value; and preparing price negotiation memoranda.B. I do not have the level of specialized experience described in the statement above.

The following section will used to determine your level of Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) necessary for contract professionals. Applicants who possess the FAC-C Level II certification are more likely to be referred to the hiring agency in the top category. Please submit a copy of your certificate.

A. I hold a current FAC-C Level III certification or industry equivalent contract management certification.B. I hold a FAC-C Level II certification or industry equivalent contract management certification.C. I do not have a FAC-C Level II certification or industry equivalent contract management certification.

For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Perform market research to aid in acquisition planning.

5. Review specification and statements of work to aid in acquisition planning.

32. Issue show cause letters and cure notices as a prelude to terminations.

33. Issue contract terminations for convenience or default.

As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.

34. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.